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Paere House, Snorkeling Heaven

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Exterior Paere House
The beach ideal for snokeling and picnics
Property grounds
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Paere House, Snorkeling Heaven

Just renovated and across the road from Rarotonga’s top snorkeling spot “fruits of Rarotonga” (a marine reserve) is Paere House. An ideal home for all things beachy.

Fruits of Rarotonga boast pristine waters, a deep lagoon (ideal for swimming at all tides) and lots of white sand. Here is also a bus stop there for getting to and fro.

The house is a very roomy high ceilinged two bedroom home and has a excellent covered veranda for outside relaxing and dining. All rooms have ceiling fans. The kitchen is open plan and blends into the living area. Off the living area are the two bedrooms.The house is fully screened to keep the mozzies at bay.

The large front yard is ideal for kids of all ages as is the lagoon across the road. Paere is ideal for a family needing to play in the sun and sea.
Special conditions:
A telecom wifi hotspot is available at the house, to activate it you must buy by a andquot;datapackandquot; from telecom its about NZ$25.00 for 500mb.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20031295
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rarotonga

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Muri Night Markets and Beachcomber Pearl Market. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Matutu Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paere House, Snorkeling Heaven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paere House, Snorkeling Heaven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paere House, Snorkeling Heaven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paere House, Snorkeling Heaven located?

Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matutu Brewing Company and Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Lovely comfortable stay Eddie very easy to deal with will be back
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eddie was great to deal with.Nothing was a problem.Paere house had everything We needed and a great location right on the beach.Planning Our next trip back in 2027.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 – ExcellentOur family had the most wonderful stay at Paere House Rarotonga — truly a little piece of paradise and absolute snorkeling heaven!From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and made to feel right at home. The host was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful, ensuring everything we needed was taken care of and always available online.The location was simply outstanding. The lagoon right in front of the property offered great snorkeling, crystal clear water, vibrant marine life, and easy access made it perfect for our whole family to enjoy every day.The amenities were excellent and very well maintained. The home was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing and stress-free stay. We especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and the space for our family to unwind together.Paere House exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Rarotonga. We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway in paradise

Great little batch style house. Has everything you need, and fantastic location with easy access to the beach across the road for snorkelling/swimming, shops are just a quick 5 min drive, and then Charlies bar and restaurant is a 10min stroll ! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuka N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great service and place to stay

Loved everything at the house will let my friends and their families know about this property. Perfect ♥️♥️♥️👌. Will book it again 👌
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise at Paere

We loved everything about our stay at Paere House. It’s a complete home away from home, with many well-thought-out touches to make your stay on Rarotonga easier. Communication with Eddie is a breeze, and the snorkelling at Tikioki (right across the road) is unparalleled. Meitaki maata, Eddie, for an awesome stay - see you next time!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

This is a comfortable and well set up house where we enjoyed daily snorkeling at the beach across the road, a great variety of colourful fish every time. Home for a coffee ( plunger supplied), walk to lunch at various cafes within 15 mins walk. Nice walking up the side roads to the quiet backroad. Everything you need to cook an evening meal. Fans to keep you cool, and comfortable beds. A good nights sleep only disturbed by noisy neighbours ( rental property next door so you may be luckier) ,barking dogs, and enthusiastic roosters.( that's the same everywhere in Rarotonga; don't go to Raratonga if you don't like dogs). Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KC G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of Heaven

Our stay at Paere House was nothing short of superb. The location is terrific - 20 minutes away from the airport. 5 minutes from Muri. 2 from Charlies. 10 from Wigmores. It's across the street from one of the best snorkeling spots on the Island. The home is clean, tidy and well appointed. The fans keep the home wonderfully cool. The amenities are everything you need to cook your own meals, clean your own clothes and lie out in the sun after a day of swimming. There are ants, but there are ants everywhere in Raro. You learn to clean your dishes right away and keep your food in the fridge. Eddie, the property manager was terrific with his instructions and responsive to all of our questions. This was our second stay at one of Eddie's properties and I can guarantee that our third will be with him as well. Deal with confidence!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot

Comfortable property lovely gardens perfect for a family enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Raro

The property on the inside was clean and comfortable and well equipped, however the outside of the property was a bit tired and run down, just needed a lick of paint and the railings to be fixed - which wasn’t well represented in the photos. The hotspot for the internet didn’t work during our stay so you are best to purchase a SIM at the airport if you need connection to the outside world. Eddie was very easy to deal with and very helpful. We found there wasn’t any furniture for relaxing outside, Eddie provided some sun loungers for us which were much appreciated, enabling us to relax on the huge lawn. We loved the location which was directly across the road from the beach. It was great to be able to take advantage of the snorkelling. Lots of dogs and chooks around which are quite noisy at night - all very friendly though, although we did have a couple of odd shoes go missing, which we could only assume were pinched by one of the dogs, so keep your shoes inside if staying. Overall an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay in Raro!

We loved staying in Paere House, it's location is perfect and the house is comfortable and perfect for long or short stays. Comfy bed, great kitchen and bathroom, fans and screens on all the windows and doors, spacious and quiet. It's close to Charlie's and Muri is only a few minutes drive away. But even better is the ability to walk across the road and have a great swimming and snorkelling spot right there. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little house for our family

This is a lovely tidy open plan little house, perfect for a family of four. It is across the road from the best snorkelling spot. When facing the water walk about 100 metres to the right, snorkel out and you will see the most amazing schools of fish in your life. We highly recommend hiring a car when on the island so you can visit all the beaches and eating places with ease. Hire a kayak from adventure Cook Islands, they deliver to your house, straight out from the batch is where Captain Tuma Lagoon Cruise stops. You can kayak or snorkel to the spot in minutes. Just so you are aware the main road is in front of the house but first you have a lovely large lawn with coconut trees and tropical plants. You only really hear the traffic early on Saturday night but mostly you listen to the sound of the waves on the reef. There are plastic containers to use, tea, coffee, great shower, amazing washing machine. Amazing value for money. View of the sea from your room and from the lounge and deck. You will love your little home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing

beautifull
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Paradise

Everthing you want in a holiday house located next to the best snorkeling spot on the island
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for us

The property was lovely very comfortable, great location for snorkling, easy walking to muri food market, and local garden which was beautiful. Would love to come back again
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot!

Our family I was very happy with the location and condition of the place. Photos are just like the accommodations. Thank you for a great stay and my kids love the extra watching Seinfeld shows in the morning with breakfast, lol!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clerke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rarotongan adventure

What a spot to stay, right across the road from some of the best snorkelling on the island! Great home, comfortable and cool. Well stocked with all the essentials for a comfortable stay (linen, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, good fridge, good shower, insect covers on all windows, TV, washing machine, bar-b-que). With the good bus service food shopping is easy to accomplish for a great independent stay. Muri night market is comfortable walking distance too. Good communication with home manager. For a family or group of friends looking for a great home in a top location for an independent holiday it would be hard to beat this place. I would definately recommend it and would be happy to come back!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice spot house had everything we needed

Easy living - a few things not working - phone and toaster - otherwise a great stay in beautiful Rarotonga
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

This home had everything we needed for our holiday. We will be back. Great value, great snorkeling nearby and great eateries nearby
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jori G.

Beautiful !

Amazing space! Would come again for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley H.

Great property

The house was very nice lovely flooring. The shower is very nice Bed is very comfortable. Would stay there again
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Fabulous location; clean and comfortable and exactly as shown in the photos.

Lovely and clean in an amazing location opposite a beautiful swimming beach. The house is exactly as shown in the photos and ideal for a family
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Trina O.

Close to the best snorkeling area & Muri

Close to the best snorkeling area & Muri. Had a great time with my husband & friends. Awesome having cover for when it poured down & having a BBQ was still ok! ??
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

The perfect spot for a family holiday

The perfect spot for a family holiday. The house was lovely and clean and spacious with a big section. We walked to the Muri markets and Charlie’s Cafe and the lovely Marie Nui Gardens. Bus was handy to use and snorkeling across the road was great- right opposite where Koka Kagoon Cruises took us. Can’t wait to go back to an amazing island.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

The perfect spot for a family holiday

The perfect spot for a family holiday. The house was lovely and clean and spacious with a big section. We walked to the Muri markets and Charlie’s Cafe and the lovely Marie Nui Gardens. Bus was handy to use and snorkeling across the road was great- right opposite where Koka Kagoon Cruises took us. Can’t wait to go back to an amazing island.

About the host

Hosted by EddieC

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What makes this property unique

Roomy and spacious with a great yard
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